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Add 21/8 and 6/32

1st number: 2 5/8, 2nd number: 6/32

21/8 + 6/32 is 45/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 32 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
    21/8 = 21 × 4/8 × 4 = 84/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    6/32 = 6 × 1/32 × 1 = 6/32
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/32 + 6/32 = 84 + 6/32 = 90/32
  5. 90/32 simplified gives 45/16
  6. So, 21/8 + 6/32 = 45/16
    In mixed form: 213/16

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